In Case of Emergency

Use this guide to learn how to handle emergency situations on campus

In case of medical emergencies it is essential to remain calm and to protect yourself. Before you enter a scene ensure it is safe from risk of fire, electricity, traffic, smoke, water, poisonous gases, etc. Your personal safety takes precedence!

Be sure to call 911, notify EMRG or Campus Police, or call the emergency number at 416-287-7333 as soon as possible.

When calling 911 or the emergency number be sure to notify the dispatchers about:

Which Emergency service you require (i.e. Police, EMS, or Fire)

The nature of the emergency

The address or location and main intersection

The telephone number you are calling from

Your name

If you are with the victim during the emergency try to remain with the patient so EMRG and related emergency services are able to obtain as much information as possible.

Do not move the victim unless necessary to save his or her life or to prevent further injury.

Police Emergencies

What is a police emergency?

Some examples of what constitutes as a police emergency are:

A crime in progress

Suspicious person

Child or elderly missing person

Personal injury

Fire Emergencies

What is a fire emergency?

Some examples of what constitutes as a fire emergency are:

Presence of smoke

Presence of fire

Presence of toxic fumes

What to do?

Get everyone out of the building/area

Pull the fire alarm

Be sure to state the area you are calling from and give the address when calling 911

Heart Attacks

Prevention - Learn to reduce the risk

Quit smoking

Exercise regularly

Eat properly

Reduce stress

Have your blood pressure checked regularly

Symptoms - Watch for these signs

Note that a conscious heart attack patient can usually speak with you

Chest pain or pressure

Shortness of breath

Sweating

Nausea

Ashen skin colour

Weakness

Bleeding & Shock

Shock

Shock is a serious, often life-threatening medical condition where insufficient blood flow reaches the body
tissues

Act immediately

Keep patient lying down

Reassure patient

Elevate patient's legs

Keep patient warm but be careful to avoid overheating

Watch patient carefully

DO NOT give the patient anything to drink - especially alcohol

External bleeding

Apply direct pressure to the wound - in case of impaled objects apply pressure in areas surrounding the wound

Remember the acronym R-E-D:

Rest patient

Elevate wounded limb

Direct pressure on wound

Poisoning

What do I do in a case of poisoning?

Unless you are certain of the poison and know the correct treatment DO NOT induce vomiting